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Quick Installation Guide - Catalyst 5000 and 5505 (June 1999)

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Quick Installation Guide -
Catalyst 5000 and Catalyst 5505

1. Prepare for Installation
 2. Rack-Mount the Switch
 3. Connect the Switch to the Network
 4. Connect the Power
 5. Start the System
 A. Inserting and Removing Modules
 B. Inserting and Removing Power Supplies


Quick Installation Guide -
Catalyst 5000 and Catalyst 5505

Note This Quick Installation Guide is intended for experienced installers. For detailed hardware installation instructions, refer to the Catalyst 5000 Series Installation Guide, the Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor Engine Installation Guide, and the Catalyst 5000 Series Module Installation Guide.

1. Prepare for Installation

1. Check the packing slip to ensure that all the proper components are present.

2. Ensure that the site is set up properly:

  • Prepare equipment racks.

  • Ensure the environment is within specification.

  • Prepare network connections.

3. Obtain the following equipment:

  • ESD grounding strap and antistatic mat

  • Numbers 1 and 2 Phillips screwdrivers and 3/16-inch flat blade screwdriver

  • Tape measure and level

4. Ensure your safety when installing the Catalyst 5000 or Catalyst 5505 switch:

  • Lift the chassis safely.

  • Cooperate with the natural laws of electricity.

  • Ensure that the power service at your site is suitable for the chassis you are connecting.

5. Take steps to prevent ESD damage to electronic components:

  • Use an ESD wrist strap when handling modules or coming into contact with internal components (see figure).

  • Handle modules by the edges only.

  • Place modules in a static shielding bag when not installed.


2. Rack-Mount the Switch

To rack-mount the Catalyst 5000 or Catalyst 5505 switch:

Attach the L brackets and cable guide to the chassis

1. Remove the screws from the switch side-cover panels.

2. Attach the L brackets to the chassis using the six Phillips-head screws provided in the rack-mount kit.

3. (Optional) Attach the cable guide using the cover-panel screws removed in Step 1.


Install the switch in the rack

Note Three people are required to install the switch in an open rack.

1. Position one person on each side of the chassis. Lift and position the switch in the equipment rack.

2. Align the holes in the L brackets with the mounting holes in the equipment rack.

3. Have the third person secure the chassis by inserting the mounting screws through the holes in the L brackets and into the threaded holes in the mounting posts (see figure).

4. Use a tape measure and level to ensure the chassis is installed straight and level.


3. Connect the Switch to the Network

To connect the Catalyst 5000 or Catalyst 5505 switch to the network:

Connect a terminal to the console port



 Caution To prevent ESD damage to electronic components, always use an ESD wrist strap when handling modules or coming into contact with internal components.




Use the procedure appropriate for the model of supervisor engine installed in your Catalyst 5000 or Catalyst 5505 switch:

Supervisor Engines I and II

To connect a terminal to the Supervisor Engine I or II console port, plug an EIA/TIA-232 (RS-232) DCE DB-25-to-DTE DB-25 straight-through cable into the console port.


Supervisor Engines II G, III, III G, III FSX, III FLX

To connect a terminal to the Supervisor Engine II G, III, III G, III FSX or III FLX console port, plug an RJ-45-to-RJ-45 straight-through cable into the console port jack. Use an RJ-45-to-DB-25 or RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter to connect to the terminal.


Connect the switch ports to the network

Note If you are not sure which cable and connector to use for a particular module, refer to the Catalyst 5000 Series Module Installation Guide.

The Catalyst 5000 series modules use the following connection types:

RJ-45

To connect to modules with RJ-45 interfaces, use Category 5 UTP (100BaseTX, 10/100BaseTX, CDDI, Token Ring, ATM), Category 3 UTP (10BaseT), or Type 1 FTP (Token Ring) cables with male RJ-45 connectors.


Media-Independent Interface (MII)

Supervisor Engine I and II modules with 100BaseTX uplinks have MII ports in addition to RJ-45 ports. To connect to the MII interfaces, use Category 5 UTP cables with male MII connectors.


RJ-21 Telco

To connect to modules with RJ-21 Telco interfaces, use Category 3 UTP cable with male RJ-21 Telco connectors.


SC-Type Fiber Optic

To connect to modules with SC-type fiber-optic interfaces, use single-mode or multimode fiber-optic cable with male SC-type connectors.


ST-Type Fiber Optic

To connect to modules with ST-type fiber-optic interfaces, use single-mode (FDDI) or multimode (10BaseFL) fiber-optic cable with male ST-type connectors.


MT-RJ

To connect to modules with MT-RJ interfaces, use multimode fiber-optic cables with MT-RJ connectors.


MIC-Type Fiber Optic

To connect to the FDDI module MMF (WS-X5101), use multimode fiber-optic cable with a male MIC-type connector.


BNC

To connect to the ATM dual PHY DS3 module (WS-X5166), use 75-ohm RG-59 coaxial cable with male BNC connectors.


Install the Gigabit Interface Converter



 Caution To prevent ESD damage to electronic components, always use an ESD wrist strap when handling modules or coming into contact with internal components.




Note For information on Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) handling guidelines, refer to the Catalyst 5000 Series Module Installation Guide.

A GBIC is a hot-swappable input/output device that plugs into the uplink ports of the Supervisor Engines II G and III G, and the Gigabit Ethernet ports of the Gigabit Ethernet switching modules.

1. Remove the GBIC from its protective packaging.

2. Grip the sides of the GBIC with your thumb and forefinger. Insert the GBIC into the slot on the front of the supervisor engine or switching module (see figure).


3. Slide the GBIC through the flap covering the slot opening until you hear a click.

4. Remove the plug from the GBIC and save it for future use.

5. Attach the fiber-optic cable with male SC-type connectors to the GBIC.

4. Connect the Power



 Warning Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.




Caution To prevent ESD damage to electronic components, always use an ESD wrist strap when handling modules or coming into contact with internal components.




Use the procedure appropriate for the type of power supplies you have installed in your Catalyst 5000 or Catalyst 5505 switch:

AC power supplies



 Caution The Catalyst 5505 requires power supply WS-C5008B. Do not use power supply WS-C5008A in the Catalyst 5505 chassis.




1. Verify that each power supply is properly installed in its bay. Make sure the power supplies are off (0).

2. Connect an AC power cable to each power supply.

3. Attach each power cable to a grounded outlet. If possible, connect each cable to an outlet on a separate circuit. Make sure that the source power is within range.


DC power supplies



 Warning Before performing the following procedure, remove power to the DC-input circuit by turning the circuit breaker OFF.

1. Verify that each power supply is properly installed in its bay and that the power switches are off (0).

2. For each power supply, remove the terminal block cover by pressing in the plastic levers on each side of the terminal block.

3. Attach the appropriate lugs to the DC-input wires. (Suggested lugs are AMP 322985 or 52941; suggested DC-input wires are 10-AWG copper conductors.)

4. Wire the DC-input power supply to the terminal block (see figure), ensuring that all wire connections are secure:

a) Connect the ground wire to the ground terminal (you should always connect the ground wire first and disconnect it last)

b) Connect the -48V wire to the - terminal

c) Connect the -48V return to the + terminal


5. Replace the terminal block cover.

6. On a new installation, remove the adhesive strip covering the CO ground connector (see figure).


7. Connect a 10- to 12-AWG, copper conductor, ground wire to the CO ground connector. Use a ground wire lug that is 0.320 of an inch (7.8 mm) or less.

8. Restore power to the DC-input circuit by turning the circuit breaker on.

5. Start the System

1. Before you start the system, verify the following:

  • All modules are installed correctly and all interface cable connections are secure.

  • Each power supply is installed correctly and is connected to a grounded power source.

  • If two power supplies are present, each power cord is connected to a different line.

  • A terminal is connected to the supervisor module console port and is turned on.

2. Turn the power supplies on (|). The switch begins the boot process.

3. During the boot process:

  • The LEDs on the power supplies should be green.

  • The PS1 and PS2 LEDs on the supervisor engine should be green.

  • The fan LED on the supervisor engine should be green and you should hear the system fans operating.

  • The System Status LED on the supervisor engine should be green after the boot is complete (it will flash red, orange, and green during startup).

  • The supervisor engine interface LEDs and module LEDs (such as the Link LEDs) might blink or stay lit continuously during the boot process. Many module LEDs do not come on until you configure the interfaces. Wait until the system boot is complete before attempting to verify the module LED indications.

  • The console terminal displays a script and system banner.

  • When the boot process is complete, the supervisor engine begins to initialize the modules. Messages appear on the console as the modules come online.

4. Press Return at the Enter Password prompt to access the console command line.

Your installation is complete!

Now, refer to the Quick Software Configuration Guide
to configure the switch.

A. Inserting and Removing Modules



 Caution To prevent ESD damage to electronic components, always use an ESD wrist strap when handling modules or coming into contact with internal components.

Use the following procedures when inserting or removing Catalyst 5000 series modules:

Inserting a module into the chassis

1. Align the edges of the module with the slot guides on the sides of the chassis (see figure).

2. Ensure the ejector levers are in the out position. Keeping the module horizontal, slide the module into the slot until the ejector levers contact the chassis.

3. Push both ejector levers in simultaneously to seat the module in the backplane connector and tighten the captive screws with a flat-blade screwdriver.


Removing a module from the chassis

1. Loosen the captive screws on the module using a flat-blade screwdriver.

2. Pull the ejector levers outward simultaneously to release the module from the backplane connector.

3. Pull the module straight out of the slot and place it on an antistatic mat or in an antistatic bag.

B. Inserting and Removing Power Supplies



 Caution To prevent ESD damage to electronic components, always use an ESD wrist strap when handling modules or coming into contact with internal components.




Use the following procedures when inserting or removing Catalyst 5000 series power supplies:

Inserting a power supply into the chassis

1. Ensure that the power supply is disconnected and the switch is turned off (0).

2. Slide the power supply straight into the power supply bay (see figure).

3. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws.


Removing a power supply from the chassis

Use the procedure appropriate for the type of power supplies you have installed in your Catalyst 5000 or Catalyst 5505 switch:

AC power supplies

1. Turn off (0) the power switch and disconnect the power cord from the power source and from the power supply.

2. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the captive installation screws.

3. Grasp the power supply handle and pull the supply straight out of the bay, supporting the supply with your other hand (see figure). Install a filler plate if the bay is to remain empty.


DC power supplies

1. Turn off (0) the power switch on the power supply.

2. Turn off the power to the DC circuit connected to the power supply.

3. Remove the terminal block cover from the power supply and disconnect the DC-input wires from the terminal block. Disconnect the ground wire last.

4. Disconnect the central office (CO) ground from the CO ground connector.

5. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the captive screws on the power supply.

6. Grasp the power supply handle and pull the supply straight out of the bay, supporting the supply with your other hand (see figure). Install a filler plate if the bay is to remain empty.